Study on Near-Net Shape Forging of Large Marine Crank Throws by Longjiang Niu, Qingliang Zhang, Yongwan Zhang, Jingyu Wang, Weiping Luo, Donghang Liu, Tengfei Ma, Xavier Velay

“…Scaled-down experiments validate G–U/BE as a practical and feasible method for producing large marine crank throw forgings, ensuring both the desired shape and microstructural properties.…”
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Modulating thermo-mechanical properties of lead-free Sn-30Bi TIM by adding In-3Ag alloy by Munim Shahriar Jawad, Md. Asif Mahmud Noman, Ridwan Radit Ahsan, Md. Muktadir Billah

“…In this study, authors therefore investigated the effect of In-3Ag alloy addition to tailoring the thermo-mechanical properties of the Sn-30Bi solder alloy. The microstructural evolution with progressive alloying was studied using both optical and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). …”
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Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…However, the effects of cellulosic fiber incorporation on the hydration mechanisms and mechanical performance of BMSC remains insufficiently explored. This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. …”
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Magnesium Hybrid Metal Composite via Infiltrated Stir Casting Technique: A Novel Approach to Enhance Energy Absorption by Song-Jeng Huang, Muhammad Munajad, Cynta Immanuela Lamandasa, Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan

“…Compression tests were conducted to evaluate the composite’s mechanical characteristics, energy absorption, and fracture morphology. …”
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Investigation of the high thermal ageing resistance of the 2219 aluminium alloy by Thomas Perrin, Arthur Després, Pierre Heugue, Alexis Deschamps, Frédéric De Geuser

“…In this study, temperature gradient heat treatments were employed to evaluate its resistance to thermal ageing over a continuous temperature range of 165 °C to 245 °C for up to 10,000 h. …”
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Exploring interhemispheric connectivity using the directional tract density patterns of the corpus callosum by Ali Demir, H. Diana Rosas

“…Currently available methods to assess the interhemispheric connectivity of the CC have several limitations: i) they require the a priori identification of specific cortical regions as targets or seeds, ii) they are limited by the characterization of only small components of the structure, primarily voxels that constitute the mid-sagittal slice, and iii) they use global measures of microstructural integrity, which provide only limited characterization. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical Strength and Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour of Hot-Rolled SUP9 Steel for Leaf Spring Suspension Application by Mohammad Badaruddin, Ahmad Kurniawan Purga, Dwi Asmi, Sugiyanto Sugiyanto, Slamet Sumardi, Andreas Luki Indratmoko

“…Microstructural and fractographic analyses were conducted using optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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Influence of Laser Energy Variation on the Composition and Properties of Gradient-Structured Cemented Carbide Layers Produced by LP-DED by Yorihiro Yamashita, Kenta Kawabata, Hayato Mori, Eito Ose, Takahiro Kunimine

“…These findings indicate that both WC content and laser energy strongly influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of graded cemented carbide layers. …”
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Investigation on the development and characterization of barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites using Taguchi-grey relational analysis for sustainable food packaging applications by Richard Tukamuhebwa, Milon Selvam Dennison, Joseph Valerian Tesha

“…Mechanical characterization was executed in accordance with ASTM standards for tensile and flexural assessments, while microstructural and chemical evaluations were carried out utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive x-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX). …”
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Physicomechanical properties of composite plaster of Paris from locally grown sisal fiber and gypsum by Abdulganiyu Sanusi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Adekunle Adeleke, Abdulhameed Danjuma Mambo, Mahamat Abakar Mahamat, Peter Ikubanni

“…Additionally, microstructural and elemental characterizations of the products were conducted. …”
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Pitting corrosion characteristics of gas tungsten arc welded austenitic steel by Afabor Abraham Martins, Basil O. Onyekpe, Oghenerobo Awheme, Cyril O. Uyeri

“…Microstructural analyses, aided by scanning electron microscopy, were performed to assess the surface morphologies of the steel samples. …”
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Enlargement of the Surface Area of High‐Entropy Alloys with Acid Treatment as Positive Electrode for High Specific Capacitance Supercapacitors by Mahir Gülen, Recep Taş, Hamza Dünya, Shashanka Rajendrachari

“…The untreated HEA and the HCl‐treated HEA (HEA‐T) were then evaluated as potential cathode materials for supercapacitors (SCs). …”
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Predictors of Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury-Induced Prolonged Consciousness Disorder by Hiroaki Abe, Keigo Shimoji, Yoshihide Nagamine, Satoru Fujiwara, Shin-Ichi Izumi

“…On multiple linear regression analysis, initial severity of PDC and the difference in AD remained significantly associated with the degree of RPDC. The microstructural white matter changes observed in this study indicate their potential relation with the degree of RPDC over the longer term.…”
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Three-Phase-Lag Effect on Rayleigh Waves in a Generalized Thermoelastic Diffusion Medium with Modified Couple Stress by Emad K. Jaradat, Sayed M. Abo-Dahab, Rajneesh Kumar, Eslam S. Elidy

“…The study highlights the sensitivity of Rayleigh wave propagation to thermo-diffusive coupling and microstructural effects, offering insights applicable to seismic wave analysis, geophysical exploration, and material processing. …”
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Mechanical Properties Analysis of WAAM Produced Wall Made from 6063 Alloy Using AC MIG Process by Ivica Garašić, Mislav Štefok, Maja Jurica, Davor Skejić, Mato Perić

“…This study investigates the effect of current type (AC and DC MIG welding) and polarity balance (influencing the duration of the positive/negative period of the cycle) on the mechanical and microstructural properties of 6063 aluminum alloy walls produced by WAAM. …”
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Patch-Based Texture Feature Extraction Towards Improved Clinical Task Performance by Tao Lian, Chunyan Deng, Qianjin Feng

“…Texture features can capture microstructural patterns and tissue heterogeneity, playing a pivotal role in medical image analysis. …”
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Enhanced mechanical properties and reduced anisotropy of material extrusion-manufactured short carbon fibre-reinforced plastic via cold isostatic pressing by Sangjun Jeon, Seong Je Park, Seung Ki Moon, Daejong Yang

“…The effects of various CIP pressures (250-1000 bar) on the mechanical properties were evaluated through tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) tests. …”
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Quantitative assessment of Ni+ and He+ ion irradiation damage in a tungsten heavy alloy under the simulated nuclear fusion environment by James V. Haag, Yucheng Fu, Weilin Jiang, Bethany E. Matthews, Matthew J. Olszta, Danny J. Edwards, Wahyu Setyawan

“…W/Ni–Fe-W dual-phase alloys have been proposed to serve as plasma facing materials and require detailed investigation of their behavior under fusion relevant conditions to assess their overall applicability. To evaluate material performance under five years of simulated fusion reactor service, microstructural characterization of the nanoscale defect distribution has been performed on both constituent phases, revealing peak swelling in the W phase of approximately 0.03%. …”
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Unveiling the radiation shielding efficacy of diorite, granodiorite, tonalite, and granite: experimental and simulation study by M. Elsafi, M. A. El-Nahal, M. K. Alawy, Islam M. Nabil

“…The elemental composition of the rocks was obtained through Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) which examines the microstructural and localized area elemental analyses of the four rock samples. …”
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Mechanistic study of filler dispersion enhancement in rubbers with environmentally safe processing oils by Iman Abbasi Shahdehi, Mohammad Abbasi-Soureshjani, Mohammad Alimardani

“…TDAE, characterized by lower aromatic content, polarity, and viscosity, promotes superior filler dispersion, particularly at higher oil loadings and reduced processing temperatures, leading to enhanced microstructural uniformity and suppressed flocculation. …”
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